held up in mid-division, good headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on and closed to lead final 50 yards
led, ridden over 1 length ahead over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 50 yards, kept on well to hold 2nd
held up in mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, lost 2nd and weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace of leading quartett
chased leader until 2f out, chased leaders under pressure, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on outside, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch on inside, headway over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out,
dwelt, took keen hold and held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly into stride, held up and always towards rear, never involved
always in rear, tailed off
chased leading trio, went 3rd 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, never quite going pace to challenge
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway towards inside over 2f out, switched left inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, never quite going pace to challenge
took keen hold racing wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out
Plenty of this 17-strong field arrive in top form with five seeking to follow up recent wins. Gaul Wood carries a penalty for scoring at Windsor on Monday but was behind Roserrow here earlier. The latter is on a hat-trick of course and distance victories, though may struggle to confirm latest running with Danchai on slightly worse terms. Prince Of Johanne often runs well in this big-field handicaps while Asatir gamely held off favourite Rockalong at Salisbury 10 days ago, though there shouldn't be much to choose between the pair at today's weights. Capaill Liath and Postscript both have more to do than when scoring a couple of weeks ago while Tigers Tale keeps finding one too good. We like the three-year-olds against the older handicappers in this with WENTWORTH due a change of luck. He's met trouble in-running in both starts this year and looks better treated than Windhoek, despite the latter's valiant efforts in strong company the last twice.
Prince Of Johanne (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Raced near side and prominent, pushed along 3f out, challenged and every chance in group 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 13th of 28, 5l behind Belgian Bill (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Es Que Love (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders stands' side, ridden and effort 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held near finish, 5th of 27, 2 1/4l behind Lightning Cloud (8-13) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Directorship 14-1 (8-13) Raced near side, held up, headway 2f out, not clear run and switched right soon after, not much room and switched right again inside ifnal furlong, kept on, no chance with far side, 16th of 28, 5l behind Belgian Bill (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Windhoek 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded closing stages, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Remote (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Asatir (USA) 20-1 (9-9) Went left start, took keen hold and soon chased leader, led after 1f, made rest, ridden over 1f out, held on gamely, all out, won at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun beating Rockalong (9-5) by hd, 11 ran.
Roserrow 11-1 (9-5) Prominent, led 5f out, driven out final furlong, won at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun beating Danchai (9-4) by 1l, 15 ran.
Gaul Wood (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Chased leader, led 5f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Windsor 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun beating Ree's Rascal (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
St Moritz (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 6th of 10, 4l behind Suits Me (9-1) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Danchai 4-1 (9-4) Raced wide held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression near finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Roserrow (9-5) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Rockalong (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Led 1f, tracked winner, pushed along inside final 3f, strong challenge close home, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Asatir (9-9) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Capaill Liath (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, just held on close home, won at Ayr 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Dubai Dynamo (8-10) by hd, 9 ran.
Wentworth (IRE) 7-2fav (8-10) Held up and well off the pace towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders, 4th of 27, 1 3/4l behind Roca Tumu (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Trader Jack 10-1 (9-3) Raced wide prominent, tracked leaders 5f out, ridden over 2f out, edged right and chased winner over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Roserrow (9-5) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Tigers Tale (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Led over 6f out, ridden and pressed from over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Roserrow (9-7) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Postscript (IRE) 2-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Ewell Place (8-12) by nk, 7 ran.
Fury 10-1fav (9-0) Raced near side, held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace when hampered over 1f out, weakened soon after, 18th of 28, 7l behind Belgian Bill (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Bronze Prince 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leading trio on outside, went 3rd 4f out, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, outpaced to 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 10, 2l behind Head Of Steam (8-8) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
